Early Childhood Teacher

Warrumbungle Shire Council; Coonabarabran; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Long service leave after 5 years

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Warrumbungle Shire Council seeks an experienced early childhood leader to drive the educational vision for a unique outreach preschool and mobile play service in Coonabarabran. You will design innovative programs, align with EYLF/NQF, and mentor a team of passionate educators.

You will partner with families, health and youth services to support child development and wellbeing, while embedding strong child safety practices. A Bachelor in ECE and NSW teacher accreditation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification.
• Current Teacher Accreditation by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current First Aid in an Education and Care Setting and CPR.
• In-depth knowledge of EYLF and NQF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preschool and mobile play services, shaping an innovative educational program.
• Design and implement EYLF/NQF-aligned curricula.
• Mentor and support a team of educators to deliver high-quality practice.
• Strengthen connections with families and the wider community and drive safety and quality improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Curriculum design

Stakeholder engagement

Child safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

ACECQA-approved qualification

Tools

WWCC

First Aid & CPR

NESA Accreditation

Job description

Department: Children's and Community Services

Reports to: Senior Supervisor Children's Services

Salary Range: $102,454 - $119,069 per annum (including 10% overtime allowance) + superannuation

This is not your typical early childhood role. This is your opportunity to lead pedagogy, shape a preschool and mobile play program, and create real impact in your local community.

As part of Council’s Children’s Services team, you’ll take ownership of a unique, outreach-based preschool service that supports children and families across a diverse community. With the flexibility to truly make the role your own, you’ll be empowered to design and deliver programs that reflect your passions—whether that’s art, music, outdoor learning or cultural connection—while ensuring every child has access to high-quality early learning experiences.

In this leadership role, you will drive the educational vision of the preschool and mobile play services, designing and implementing innovative programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF). You’ll lead and mentor a team of educators, fostering a collaborative, reflective culture where quality practice thrives. This is your chance to step into a role where your voice matters—where you’re not just delivering a program, but owning and evolving it, supported by experienced senior leaders and a multidisciplinary service network.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening connections with families and the broader community. Working across an integrated service model—including early childhood education, youth services, health and wellbeing programs—you’ll partner with families to support each child’s development and wellbeing. You’ll also contribute to embedding strong child safety practices across the service, working alongside senior leadership to ensure compliance, quality, and continuous improvement remain at the forefront.

We’re looking for a confident and passionate early childhood teacher with an ACECQA-approved Bachelor qualification (please note: graduate diplomas are not preferred for this role), who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by purpose-driven work. You'll join a team of truly passionate educators who bring creativity, energy and heart to everything they do. We work collaboratively to design engaging programs and community events, while supporting each other to let our individual passions shine. With a strong focus on continuous learning and development, the team is proactive in building skills, sharing ideas, and creating a supportive environment where everyone can grow and thrive.

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and create meaningful change—this is your opportunity to build something special and leave a lasting impact.

This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Council is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for all children and young people. Employees working within our Early Childhood Education and Care services play an important role in promoting child safety, wellbeing, participation, and inclusion in everything they do. Successful applicants will be expected to uphold child-safe principles, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with all relevant child protection legislation, policies, and procedures. Council is committed to fostering a culture where children feel safe, respected, valued, and heard, and we encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children and families.

Selection criteria include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualification as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Teacher Accreditation by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current First Aid in an Education and Care Setting and CPR.
• In-depth knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, and relevant regulations.
• Child Protection and National Child Safety Training.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
• Class C driver’s licence.

Why join Warrumbungle Shire Council?

Warrumbungle Shire Council offers more than just a job — we provide the opportunity to build a stable, long-term career while enjoying genuine work-life balance, strong team support, and a rewarding regional lifestyle.

As part of Council, you’ll join a workplace that values professionalism, safety, collaboration, and continuous development, while supporting the essential services and infrastructure that keep our communities thriving.

Council offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and lifestyle, including:

• Long service leave available after 5 years
• Flexible monthly RDO
• Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
• Generous leave provisions
• Opportunities to purchase additional leave or access deferred leave arrangements
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
• Access to thousands of free online learning courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary packaging options to help maximise your take-home pay
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work options where operationally suitable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and immediate family members
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccinations, hearing tests and skin cancer checks

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran.

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community.

For enquiries, please contact Ngaire, Manager Children's and Community Services, on 02 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.